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Organised to coincide with the International Dance Festival Ireland, this show aims to use low-tech means to infuse a technological installation with humanity. A camera picks up the movements of the body, which are projected on a large screen so that people can watch themselves dance. A red strip on a bottle that forms part of the piece activates several boxes on this screen, which in turn trigger various musical sounds. The music is played on four large speakers and four others that can be worn like backpacks. The viewer can also watch Jasmin Vardimon’s performance at the opening of the show, which provides an example of how to interact with the installation. The variety of references ranges from avant-garde film to 1980s techno music to raving backpackers, but the most important aspect of this exuberant show is the sheer fun it provides.